As our electronic devices become smaller and smaller, Pkb prototyping becomes more and more complex. Here are some common PCB prototyping and assembly myths that have been appropriately debunked. Understanding these myths and related facts will help you overcome common defects related to PCB layout and assembly:

The components can be arranged anywhere on the circuit board-this is not true, because each component must be placed in a specific location to achieve a functional PCB assembly.

Power transmission does not play an important role-on the contrary, power transmission has an inherent role played in any prototype PCB. In fact, it must be considered to provide the correct current to ensure the best performance.

All PCBs are roughly the same-although the basic components of the PCB are the same, the manufacturing and assembly of the PCB depends on its purpose. You need to design the physical design, as well as many other factors based on the use of the PCB.

The PCB layout for prototyping and production is exactly the same-in fact, however, when creating a prototype, you can choose through-hole parts. However, in actual production, surface mount parts usually used as through-hole parts may become expensive.

All designs follow the standard DRC settings-while you may be able to design the PCB, the manufacturer may not be able to build it. Therefore, before actually manufacturing the PCB, the manufacturer must perform manufacturability analysis and design. You may need to make some changes to the design to suit the manufacturer to ensure you build a cost-effective product. This is important, so the final product without any design flaws may cost you a heavy price.

Space can be effectively used by grouping similar parts-Grouping similar parts must consider any unnecessary routing while taking into account the distance the signal needs to travel. Components must be logical, not just to optimize space to ensure their normal operation.

All parts published in the library are suitable for layout-the fact is, there may often be differences in terms of components and data sheets. It may be basic because the size does not match, which in turn will affect your project. Therefore, it is important to confirm that the parts conform to the data sheet in all respects.

Automatic routing of the layout can optimize time and money-ideally this should be done. Therefore, automatic routing can sometimes lead to poor designs. A better way is to route clocks, critical networks, etc., and then run an automatic router.

If the design passes the DRC check, that’s good-although DRC checks are a good starting point, it is important to know that they are not a substitute for engineering best practices.

The minimum trace width is sufficient-The trace width depends on many factors, including the current load. Therefore, you need to ensure that the trace is large enough to carry current. It is strongly recommended to use the trace width calculator to determine if you are fully prepared.

Exporting the Gerber file and placing the PCB order is the last step-it is important to know that there may be loopholes in the Gerber extraction process. Therefore, you must verify the output Gerber file.

Understanding the myths and facts in the PCB layout and assembly process will ensure that you can minimize many pain points and speed up the time market. Understanding these factors can also help you maintain optimal costs because it minimizes the need for continuous troubleshooting.